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Home My WebLink About10-01-2019 County Board Minutes MINUTES BOARD OF SUPERVISORS October 1, 2019 5:00 PM Room 1284-County Board Room-Government Center 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION OR MOMENT OF SILENCE-REVEREND JOHN GERRITTS, ST. PATRICK PARISH PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG ROLL CALL Attendee Name Organization Title Status Arrived Ed Schachtner St. Croix County Supervisor Present Jim Endle St. Croix County Supervisor Present Lynda Miller St. Croix County Supervisor Absent Tom Coulter St. Croix County Supervisor Present Roy Sjoberg St. Croix County Supervisor Present Buck Malick St. Croix County Supervisor Present Tammy Moothedan St. Croix County Supervisor Present Dan Fosterling St. Croix County Supervisor Present Bob Feidler St. Croix County Supervisor Absent Dave Ostness St. Croix County Vice Chair Present Roger Larson St. Croix County Chair Present Daniel Hansen St. Croix County Supervisor Present District 13 St. Croix County Absent Greg Tellijohn St. Croix County Supervisor Present David Peterson St. Croix County Supervisor Present Paulette Anderson St. Croix County Supervisor Present Judy Achterhof St. Croix County Supervisor Present Nancy Hable St. Croix County Supervisor Present William Peavey St. Croix County Supervisor Present PUBLIC COMMENT Karrie Weaver and Alice Thiede spoke on the Starr Wood Homeowners Association and Gary Zappa purchase. Weaver provided a packet of documents to County Clerk containing a Memorandum of Understanding, a copy of the recorded Deed of Conservation Easement and letters from other Starr Wood property owners (Thomas and Mikki Barber, David Peterson and Brenda Tjelta, Daniel Arndt, Mary and Curt Brown). Starr Wood Documents CONSENT AGENDA (Unless separation of an item is requested, all will be adopted in one motion.) RESULT: APPROVED \[UNANIMOUS\] MOVER: Dave Ostness, Vice Chair SECONDER: David Peterson, Supervisor AYES: Ed Schachtner, Jim Endle, Tom Coulter, Roy Sjoberg, Buck Malick, Tammy Moothedan, Dan Fosterling, Dave Ostness, Roger Larson, Daniel Hansen, Greg Tellijohn, David Peterson, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, Nancy Hable, William Peavey ABSENT: Lynda Miller, Bob Feidler, District 13 1. Minutes of Previous Meeting 1. August 6, 2019 5:00 PM 2. Date of Next Meeting-November 5, 2019 8:00 AM 3. Rezonings 1. Ordinance Amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 17.72; Part of the SW ¼ of the SE ¼, and part of the SE ¼ of the SE ¼, Section 23, Town 31N, Range 19W, Town of Somerset 4. Alterations of County Supervisor District Lines Due to Annexations-none 5. Appointments 1. Confirmation of Local Emergency Planning Committee Membership 6.Approval of Amendments to Town ZoningOrdinances-none 7. Any Other Item Deemed Routine by the County Board Chair PRESENTATIONS OR RECOGNITIONS 1. Audit Report for 2018 Report by Brock Geyen from Clifton Larson Allen LLP RESULT: DISCUSSED ANNUAL DEPARTMENT REPORTS 1. Judicial-Circuit Court Judges, Court Commissioner and Register in Probate Annual Report Present: Judge Nordstrand, Judge Vlack, Judge Needham and Judge Waterman. Report by Judge Nordstrand who highlighted child protection needs and a program called Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA). Judge Waterman spoke on Treatment Court. RESULT: DISCUSSED 2. Family Court Commissioner Annual Report - Stephen Dunlap Family Court Commissioner report by Stephen Dunlap. RESULT: DISCUSSED 3. UW Extension Annual Department Report - Kristen Bruder University of Wisconsin Extension-Madison report by Area Extension Director Kristen Bruder. Supr. Sjoberg requested a report on changes and the impacts on St. Croix County due to budget cuts in the Extension program from 2015 to 2020. RESULT: DISCUSSED 4. St. Croix County Fair Association Annual Report - Gail Maier Report by Gail Maier, President of the St. Croix County Fair, Inc. RESULT: DISCUSSED 5. Community Development Department Annual Report-Ellen Denzer Community Development Department report was postponed to the November 5, 2019 meeting. RESULT: NO ACTION Next: 11/5/2019 8:00 AM COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT 1. Financial Report for August 2019 Finance reports reviewed by County Administrator Thompson. RESULT: DISCUSSED BUSINESS 1. Ordinance creating Chapter 79 of the St. Croix County Code of Ordinances, All-Terrain and Utility Terrain Vehicle Routes Motion by Supr. Peavey, 2nd by Supr. Ostness to approve. Motion by Supr. Peavey, 2nd by Supr. Ostness to amend the ordinance to correct line 104 by removing "telephone" and replacing with "utility"; and line 113 to remove "Richmond" and replace with "Glenwood". Amendment passed unanimously. RESULT: ENACTED AS AMENDED \[UNANIMOUS\] MOVER: William Peavey, Supervisor SECONDER: Dave Ostness, Vice Chair AYES: Ed Schachtner, Jim Endle, Tom Coulter, Roy Sjoberg, Buck Malick, Tammy Moothedan, Dan Fosterling, Dave Ostness, Roger Larson, Daniel Hansen, Greg Tellijohn, David Peterson, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, Nancy Hable, William Peavey ABSENT: Lynda Miller, Bob Feidler, District 13 2. Resolution Authorizing Placement at the Core Academy and Other Secure Detention Facilities for Periods not to Exceed 365 Days Supr. Achterhof questioned the 365 placement days. Health and Human Services Director Fred Johnson reported the number of days is statutorily driven. RESULT: ADOPTED \[UNANIMOUS\] MOVER: Dave Ostness, Vice Chair SECONDER: Paulette Anderson, Supervisor AYES: Ed Schachtner, Jim Endle, Tom Coulter, Roy Sjoberg, Buck Malick, Tammy Moothedan, Dan Fosterling, Dave Ostness, Roger Larson, Daniel Hansen, Greg Tellijohn, David Peterson, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, Nancy Hable, William Peavey ABSENT: Lynda Miller, Bob Feidler, District 13 3. Grant to a Hospital in Eau Claire County for Expanding Psychiatric Bed Capacity Resolution RESULT: ADOPTED \[UNANIMOUS\] MOVER: Dave Ostness, Vice Chair SECONDER: Roy Sjoberg, Supervisor AYES: Ed Schachtner, Jim Endle, Tom Coulter, Roy Sjoberg, Buck Malick, Tammy Moothedan, Dan Fosterling, Dave Ostness, Roger Larson, Daniel Hansen, Greg Tellijohn, David Peterson, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, Nancy Hable, William Peavey ABSENT: Lynda Miller, Bob Feidler, District 13 4. Regional Crisis Stabilization Facilities Resolution RESULT: ADOPTED \[UNANIMOUS\] MOVER: Tammy Moothedan, Supervisor SECONDER: Buck Malick, Supervisor AYES: Ed Schachtner, Jim Endle, Tom Coulter, Roy Sjoberg, Buck Malick, Tammy Moothedan, Dan Fosterling, Dave Ostness, Roger Larson, Daniel Hansen, Greg Tellijohn, David Peterson, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, Nancy Hable, William Peavey ABSENT: Lynda Miller, Bob Feidler, District 13 5. Resolution Adopting Post-Issuance Debt Compliance Policy RESULT: ADOPTED \[UNANIMOUS\] MOVER: David Peterson, Supervisor SECONDER: Buck Malick, Supervisor AYES: Ed Schachtner, Jim Endle, Tom Coulter, Roy Sjoberg, Buck Malick, Tammy Moothedan, Dan Fosterling, Dave Ostness, Roger Larson, Daniel Hansen, Greg Tellijohn, David Peterson, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, Nancy Hable, William Peavey ABSENT: Lynda Miller, Bob Feidler, District 13 6. Budget Amendment for Fund Balance Transfer County Administrator Thompson explained annual review of the fund balances show many funds are operating within their expected ranges. The general fund remains strong and above the range of 35% by $3.2 million. This resolution amends the 2019 budget and transfer of funds from the General Fund Unassigned Fund Balance in the amount of $200,000 to the Retirement Health Savings Fund Balance and $3,000,000 to the Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Fund Balance. RESULT: ADOPTED \[15 TO 1\] MOVER: David Peterson, Supervisor SECONDER: Roy Sjoberg, Supervisor AYES: Ed Schachtner, Jim Endle, Tom Coulter, Roy Sjoberg, Buck Malick, Tammy Moothedan, Dan Fosterling, Dave Ostness, Daniel Hansen, Greg Tellijohn, David Peterson, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, Nancy Hable, William Peavey NAYS: Roger Larson ABSENT: Lynda Miller, Bob Feidler, District 13 7. Resolution Amending County Administrator Employment Agreement for Placement on McGrath Compensation Grid County Administrator Thompson explained Dr. McGrath recommended the County Administrator be placed on compensation grid and with that, the County Administrator's Employment Agreement needs to be amended. RESULT: ADOPTED \[15 TO 1\] MOVER: David Peterson, Supervisor SECONDER: Roy Sjoberg, Supervisor AYES: Ed Schachtner, Jim Endle, Tom Coulter, Roy Sjoberg, Buck Malick, Tammy Moothedan, Dan Fosterling, Dave Ostness, Daniel Hansen, Greg Tellijohn, David Peterson, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, Nancy Hable, William Peavey NAYS: Roger Larson ABSENT: Lynda Miller, Bob Feidler, District 13 8. Resolution Approving Sale of Highway Facility in Hammond County Administrator Thompson explained the Administration Committee met prior to the County Board meeting to review the offer received on the Highway Facility in Hammond and recommended approval and authorization to proceed with the sale of the property. Charles Feather of Real Estate Solutions in Rice Lake stated the offer of $1.5 million including the tower with the county leasing the tower back for ten years at $1 per year. There are no other contingencies and is a cash offer. Closing is expected to be on January 6, 2020. Supr. Sjoberg stated disclosure of some expenses associated with the sale includes realtor commission, cost to remove the underground storage tanks, utility wiring to the shed which is a cost of approximately $80,000 and the possible unknown is if contamination is discovered it would be a county cost to clean up but not a condition of the sale. Sjoberg's statements were confirmed by Corporation Counsel Scott Cox. RESULT: ADOPTED \[UNANIMOUS\] MOVER: David Peterson, Supervisor SECONDER: Tammy Moothedan, Supervisor AYES: Ed Schachtner, Jim Endle, Tom Coulter, Roy Sjoberg, Buck Malick, Tammy Moothedan, Dan Fosterling, Dave Ostness, Roger Larson, Daniel Hansen, Greg Tellijohn, David Peterson, Paulette Anderson, Judy Achterhof, Nancy Hable, William Peavey ABSENT: Lynda Miller, Bob Feidler, District 13 REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Supr. Coulter requested the Starr Wood Homeowners Association matter be placed on the County Board agenda if the Community Development Committee (CDC) will not accommodate it. Supr. Hansen explained he will review the issue carefully and if appropriate it will be placed on CDC agenda. Supr. Coulter insisted the matter be placed on the agenda and was joined by Suprs. Sjoberg and Endle. Supr. Malick asked before the next meeting, the CDC to inform the County Board when the committee will begin the public part of planning the new park adjacent from the Starr Wood property. Supr. Hansen stated the closing on the property has not occurred. Supr. Achterhof requested an update on the nursing home resident payment status and a history on this for the newer board members. COUNTY CLERK'S REPORT OF CORRESPONDENCE AND REZONING REQUESTS County Clerk Cindy Campbell reported on the special election for the 7th Congressional District set for January 27, 2020 and if necessary a primary set for December 30, 2019. The order by Governor Evers may change due to federal law requirements. ANNOUNCEMENTS County Administrator Thompson stated the Committee of the Whole meeting scheduled for October 10th will begin at 8:00 a.m. Supr. Achterhof announced the New Richmond Library is holding a silent auction on October 3rd. ADJOURNMENT 6:39 PM